EFL League One

Rick Parry returned to football administration as EFL Chairman in 2020, having previously served as the Premier League's founding Chief Executive and later as Liverpool FC's CEO. He has overseen a period of significant upheaval across the EFL, negotiating new broadcast deals, managing the financial fallout of COVID-19, and advocating for a more equitable distribution of revenue between the Premier League and the lower divisions. His tenure has been defined by the push for an independent football regulator and efforts to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of EFL clubs.

Shaun Harvey served as EFL Chief Executive during a transformative period for the competition, overseeing the rebranding from the Football League to the English Football League in 2016 and negotiating the five-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports that brought increased revenue to lower-league clubs. A former CEO of Leeds United and Bradford City, Harvey brought hands-on club management experience to the role but faced criticism over the EFL's handling of financial regulation and the growing disparity between its divisions.